I am an experienced litigator focusing on copyright, trademark, media, and entertainment litigation. I defend many types of companies and individuals—including online retailers, photography companies, media and news organizations, authors, and publishers—in copyright and trademark lawsuits in federal court. I also represents artists, authors, musicians, and publishers as plaintiffs in copyright, trademark, and media-related business disputes.I additionally have extensive experience in mass tort, product liability, and consumer litigation, including defending class actions and other complex consolidated cases. I love working with and against expert witnesses, and excel at whittling down highly technical expert opinions to their key components and explaining them in plain terms. I also take pride in developing creative and effective strategies to resolve litigation favorably and efficiently. I've helped my clients defeat 8-figure-and-higher lawsuits on both procedural and substantive grounds. Most importantly, I always look for ways to avoid or quickly resolve litigation in the first instance. Outside of law, I am an avid lead guitarist and dad of two amazing, ridiculous kids (who will not listen to Steely Dan despite my best efforts). I regularly perform with my band and have written and recorded a number of rock/funk albums—check out my rock opera under Projects below!